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ficiency of the Association in past years, they feel, if possible increasing attachment to the enlightened, benevolent, and Christian principles it was instituted to uphold aud disseminate; and a more firm conviction, that, with these principles are indissolubly blended the improvement, virtue, freedom, consolation, and blessedness of mankind.”

Mr Davidson of Glasgow addressed the meeting, on what he trusted would prove the happy and useful connection which had been formed between the congregation and Mr Boucher. They had a pledge for its utility and happiness in the unanimity of the call; in the character of the individual, and the testimonies to his qualifications received from many honoured friends. He would have onerous duties to discharge, but he would be stimulated to their fulfilment by his own sense of right; he would be supported by the cordial co-operation of the Society. The world was ripening for the reception of religious truth, the most valuable of all blessings, the surest foundation of human improvement, virtue, and happiness. Whilst the immediate congregation would claim his chief attention and regard, the wide field around would also call for, and amply repay missionary labour. Welcome was he to this post in the conflict between truth and error, charity and intolerance; heartfelt the greeting which, on behalf of the Congregation was now tendered. The resolution moved by Mr Davidson was seconded by Mr J. A. Moffat of Edinburgh, who, on the part of the Association, gave welcome to Mr Boucher. He dwelt on the infinite importance of religious truth; powerfully contrasted its life-giving principles with those of the popular theology; insisted on the duty of spreading its knowledge. Generous were the contributions for political objects, more munificent should be the gifts cast into the treasury to disseminate the truths, essential, not alone to the happiness of this life, but to the preparation and blessedness of eternity. General was the call for purer and holier doctrines than were commonly inculcated; that call the Christian Unitarian could best answer; moral necessity was laid on all to do their utmost to preach the gospel. The resolution was put to the meeting by Mr Harris, and was received with the warmest manifestations of approval :

"That this Meeting gladly welcome, on behalf of the Congregation, their respected friend the Rev. John Boucher to the ministerial office in this place; they express their hope and expectation, that this connection may be productive of increasing mutual respect and attachment; they assure him of their sympathy and co-operation in the prosecution of his arduous duties; and as Members of the

Association, look to him as their faithful and persevering coadjutor, in spreading abroad the glad tidings of the glorious Gospel of the grace of God."

Mr Boucher's reply was characterised by earnestness of feeling, and honest Christian resolve.

The Rev. Thomas Bradshaw of Dollar, in a very excellent speech, in which he ably pointed out the objects and merits of the Dissenters' Chapels Bill, and dissected the varied opposition that had been arrayed against it, expressed congratulation on the successful issue of the struggle between justice and bigotry, and expatiated on the motives and means of increased Christian effort which this happy deliverance from impending perils gave to the disenthralled, and his persuasion that every opportunity of Christian usefulness would be gladly embraced by their brethren: expressing also his sympathy in the labours and hopes of Mr Boucher, and his desire to give all the aid in his power to the furtherance of Christian truth and righteousness, moved ;

"That this Meeting desire to express their congratulations to their Christian brethren in England and Ireland on the Dissenters' Chapels Act becoming the law of the land; their sympathy in their deliverance from the threatenings of bigotry and spoliation; and their confident hope and persuasion, that increased energy and zeal in the dissemination of Christian truth will mark their thankfulness to the Supreme Disposer of events, for this enlarge ment of Civil and Religious freedom."

Mr J. B. Anderson of Glasgow seconded the resolution, and mentioned, among other interesting illustrations of increasing liberality and justice among the people, that about three thousand signatures were attached to the petition in favour of the bill from Glasgow ; and that among the names were those of several Members of the Town Council, Magistrates, the Lord Provost, and the Catholic Bishop, cheering auguries these of the coming triumphs of all that can ennoble and bless humanity.

The resolution was heartily responded to, and the choir sung in a very effective and pleasing manner, the anthum, "Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty." The organ accompaniment was excellently played by a young friend, whose merit in the preformance of this and the other music of the evening is most praiseworthy.

Mr Harris recalled to the recollection of the meeting the high and sacred pleasure they had yesterday participated in listening to the admirable serviees of their esteemed friend and brother; the obligations uuder which he had laid them by coming, at considerable personal. incon

venience, and at an inclement season, to their help and encouragement; their thankfulness for his labours of love; the interest he had excited in their minds for his welfare and happiness; the gratitude they cherished for the sympathy that had been expressed by honoured friends in Ireland for the stability and increasing prosperity of the Glasgow congregation; their rejoicing knowledge of the successful labours of their Irish friends; their hope and desire for growing union among those who hold one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all;" and concluded with proposing,

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"That this meeting have great pleasure in presenting their warmest acknowledgements to the Rev. W. H. Doherty for his acceptance of the invitation to aid them on the present occasion, and for the very efficient and powerful manner in which, in his services of yesterday, he set forth the principles and moral obligations of the disciples of Christ; they assure him of their best wishes for his happiness and success as a minister of the everlasting Gospel ; they beg him to convey to the Revs. Dr Montgomery, Fletcher Blakely, and J. Scott Porter, their thankfulness for the interest they have taken and expressed in the welfare of the Glasgow Congregation; and through these respected individuals, desire to express to their brethren generally, the satisfaction they feel in the position and prospects of the Christian Unitarians of Ireland, and their anxiety to knit more closely their common bonds of union, by the interchange of friendly services."

Mr Newton, of Glasgow, seconded the motion in some appropriate remarks, expressive of his high appreciation of Mr Doherty's services, and his wish for union with Ireland, in labours for the diffusion of Christian truth and godliness.

Loud and lengthened applause marked the sense the meeting entertained of the labours and friendship of the individual they honoured. Mr Doherty delighted the assembly by his remarks; made their hearts thrill by his statements of generous devotedness to the convictions of truth and duty; exhorted to zeal, energy, perseverance in well-doing; showed the importance, necessity, and obligation of missionary effort; urged to its faithful prosecution, in obedience to the calls that had been made from different portions of their country for expositions of Christian truth; pledged Irish help to Scottish endeavour, and every possible assistance to combined exertion in the advocacy of the untarnished Gospel; imploring success to every righte

ous effort, and grace, mercy, and peace on all who would speed the uncorrupted truth of the living God.

Mr Hilliard, of Glasgow, moved briefly and effectively, and was seconded by Mr Leck, of Glasgow,―

"That this meeting cannot separate without recording their obligations to the British and Foreign Unitarian Association for the important and valuable assistance it has so frequently given to the Unitarian cause in Scotland; and more especially for its timely and generous co-operation with the efforts of the Glasgow Congregation to secure the services of an able and efficient minister."

Moved by Mr Wilkinson of Glasgow, and seconded by Mr M'Lean of Glasgow,

"That the following persons be appointed to conduct the affairs of the Association during the ensuing year :—

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Mr Davidson said,-It would be an act of injustice to a respected friend, as well as of violence to their own feelings were they to close the meeting without recording their deep and lasting obligations, as members of the Glasgow Congregation, and of the Scottish Association, to Mr Harris. At all times he had been prompt with counsel and advice; frequently at their call he had travelled to Glasgow to give them aid and sympathy; he had been with them, cheering them on amidst tribulation; he was with them now rejoicing in their joy. As the Secretary of the Association, they, in common with the Unitarians of Scotland, were indebted largely to his thoughtful and indefatigable superintendence. Long might he live to spread the truth and enjoy its blessings! Amidst the acclamations of the meeting, Mr Couper seconded the vote of esteem and gratitude, which Mr Harris feelingly acknowledged.

The closing hymn of thanksgiving was then sung," Christians, brethren, ere we part," and Mr Boucher pronounced the benediction.

INCOME.

EXPENDITURE.

1842,

Aug. 8. Balance in favour of Association,
Collection at St Mark's Chapel, Edin-
burgh,

Profit from Association Tea party,
Subscriptions, Edinburgh,

£2 12 7

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TREASURER'S REPORT.

Income,

£41 2 11 32 4 10

Hamilton

Fenton,

0 10 0

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